After trying the Christensen tie knot repeatedly, I realized that it is very difficult to achieve a look similar to the original without the straight tie. See the result below. The "cross-over" is not fully visible, but still very nice, or?

I would be very interested in how you tie this tie. I tried the Christensen many times and never got this distinctive crossover just like i99Loma suggested in his above post. My personal opinion is this knot is My Eric Glennie Criss Cross knot which is different than the Christiansen. I have a video clip on my website www.ericglennie.com of how to tie the criss cross knot for those interested.

I noticed Lord Whimsley also states that he hasnt had success making the Christiansen look like the diagram and neither can I , nor others. I stated on a previous thread that Mr. Chrisiansen's knot is impossible to tie as diagramed and this confirms my statement based on Lord Whimsley's comments.

The key to the knot is wrapping the tie around twice horizontally in steps e) to g) and then threading the tie down through BOTH wraps. Thanks to Lucky Strike for bringing this up, btw. It does look kinda sexy and sophisticated.

I noticed Lord Whimsley also states that he hasnt had success making the Christiansen look like the diagram and neither can I , nor others. I stated on a previous thread that Mr. Chrisiansen's knot is impossible to tie as diagramed and this confirms my statement based on Lord Whimsley's comments.

Conclusion: The TT ending is only worthwhile on relatively straight ties (i.e. not too tapered) using relatively narrow tie knots.

Happy knotting!

I would be very surprised you got a Christensen knot to hold its position on the left to right diagonal. The only way the diagonal will hold its position is if the knot is also criss crossed behind the knot which is what the Eric Glennie Criss Cross Knot does. When tightend your diagonal should slide upwards like YOUR Christensen knot below.

After trying the Christensen tie knot repeatedly, I realized that it is very difficult to achieve a look similar to the original without the straight tie. See the result below. The "cross-over" is not fully visible, but still very nice, or?

Knots should be consistent whether I tie it or a monkey ties it. To have a knot change so dramatically is to believe your theorized Christiansen is a fallacy. I smell an Eric Glennie Criss Cross Necktie Knot Conspiracy. Either it is a Christiansen knot from the start or it isnt. Wow, What a dramatic change on the left to right diagonal from the other knot shown above !!!